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Government shutdown pauses processing of new federal research grants

By David Murphy · Friday, Oct. 10, 2025

While essential operations continue, the halt in funding has suspended the approval of new research grants and other “non-essential” services, affecting universities like Notre Dame.

College Republicans and College Democrats debate for first time since 2022

By Grace Sullivan · Friday, Oct. 10, 2025

College Democrats and College Republicans came together for a debate Wednesday evening, organized by BridgeND, Notre Dame’s non-partisan organization aimed at bridging the political gap through conversation.

Luke Combs to perform at Notre Dame Stadium April 18

By Observer Staff Report · Friday, Oct. 10, 2025

Experience Notre Dame announced Thursday morning that country-singer Luke Combs will perform at Notre Dame Stadium in April.

Belles for Life hosts lecture on the “Abortion Business” of Planned Parenthood

By Sophie Lewandowski · Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025

Activist Maddie Green gave a lecture on Planned Parenthood, discussing its role in providing abortions and giving information on alternative reproductive care options.

Student senate approves constitutional committee nominees

By David Murphy · Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025

The Notre Dame student senate convened on Wednesday to approve seven new members to the Committee on the Constitution after a closed session discussion.

Authors discuss gender-based violence and barriers to asylum for Latin American women

By Lucy Loes · Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025

Michele Waslin and Carol Cleaveland discussed gender-based violence in Latin America, and how it relates to immigration and asylum-seeking in the United States.

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Institute for Latino Studies celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with cultural events

By Maria Alice Souza Maia · Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025

The Institute for Latino Studies is hosting cultural events and lectures to honor Hispanic Heritage Month.

Trump administration proposes university compact

By Mara Hall · Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025

The Trump Administration has put out a new set of guidelines for nine elite research universities to sign in order to receive preferential federal funding.

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SMC hosts annual Francis Fest at Sustainable Farm

By Samantha Gebert · Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025

Saint Mary's College hosted its annual Frances Fest at Sustainable Farm on Friday, paying tribute to the feast day of St.Frances of Assisi. Highlights from the festival include a hot pepper eating contest and a chicken photo booth.

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Ballroom dance club waltzes into new year of practice and competition

By Isabella Ponciroli · Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025

The club meets regularly and instructs with variety, teaching beginners on Monday and rotating every three weeks which two dance styles are being taught.

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Duncan Hall hosts ‘Jorts for Joey’ fundraiser to honor former resident

By Maggie Powell · Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025

Duncan Hall held its third annual Jorts for Joey event on Oct. 3 in memory of 2023 graduate and Duncan resident Joey Harris. Students cut denim shorts, raised funds for Movember and highlighted mental health resources with support from the McDonald Center for Student Well-Being.

Sexual assault at Saint Mary’s residence hall reported Friday evening

By Observer Staff Report · Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025

An email was sent to Saint Mary’s students on Sunday morning regarding a sexual assault that occurred in a residence hall Friday evening.

Flaherty Hall hosts event to support charity fighting and curing cancer

Flaherty Hall hosts annual signature event for cancer charity

By Julia Connolly · Monday, Oct. 6, 2025

Flaherty Hall hosted its annual Flaherty Fights 5k run on Sunday morning, where poceeds supported Saint John's Cancer Institute, a California-based charity and treatment center.

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Princeton professor lectures on failures of COVID-19 response

By Will Prisco · Monday, Oct. 6, 2025

The Center for Citizenship and Constitutional Government held a lecture with Stephen Macedo on the impact that COVID-19 has had on social institutions.

Timothy Egan, Pulitzer Prize winning reporter and author, discusses history of KKK in South Bend

Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter speaks on the history of the KKK in South Bend

By Jane Miller · Monday, Oct. 6, 2025

The Institute for Social Concerns hosted Timothy Egan, a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter, for their "MVP Fridays" lecture series. He shared the history and the rise and fall of the KKK in Indiana, specifically in South Bend.

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Saint Mary's kicks off annual lecture series with event, ‘Being Latina and First Gen’

By Leylany Rivera · Monday, Oct. 6, 2025

On Thursday evening at Haggar Center's Welsh Parlor, the Office for Student Empowerment and First Gen Family hosted their kickoff event for a new lecture series on highlighting experiences from different groups. The first event focused on voices from the Latina community.

Government shutdown pauses processing of new federal research grants

College Republicans and College Democrats debate for first time since 2022

Luke Combs to perform at Notre Dame Stadium April 18

Belles for Life hosts lecture on the “Abortion Business” of Planned Parenthood

Student senate approves constitutional committee nominees

Authors discuss gender-based violence and barriers to asylum for Latin American women

Institute for Latino Studies celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with cultural events

Trump administration proposes university compact

SMC hosts annual Francis Fest at Sustainable Farm

Ballroom dance club waltzes into new year of practice and competition

Duncan Hall hosts ‘Jorts for Joey’ fundraiser to honor former resident

Sexual assault at Saint Mary’s residence hall reported Friday evening

Flaherty Hall hosts annual signature event for cancer charity

Princeton professor lectures on failures of COVID-19 response

Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter speaks on the history of the KKK in South Bend

Saint Mary's kicks off annual lecture series with event, ‘Being Latina and First Gen’

Notre Dame renames the Office of Institutional Transformation

Campus Dining employees express concerns over University hiring freeze

New faculty director of ND Energy outlines goals for term

NDPD promotes campus safety at annual Zombie Preparedness Festival

Shooting leaves one dead near Notre Dame campus

Legendary football coach Lou Holtz reportedly in hospice care

‘People We Meet on Vacation’ restores nostalgia to rom-coms

Dumb phones and spirituality

University announces passing of graduate student over break